Library Guides: Citing with Zotero: Citation Manager

Zotero and other citation tools are not perfect. They rely on the information you add. You need to check that information is entered correctly. If something is wrong or missing, you will need to fix it yourself.

What is a Citation Manager?

Citation managers are tools that help you create collections of citation information and notes. They allow you to:

collect and organize your research
format reference lists for written assignments
format citations for written assignments
create notes for written assignments
create outlines for written assignments

Which Citation Managers Does the Library Support?

The library offers support for:

ZoteroBib
ZoteroBib is a free tool for quickly creating references and citations without needing to create an account or to install software. It’s ideal for one-time reference lists. For reusing sources across projects or building a shared research library, the Zotero application is recommended, instead.
Zotero
A tool that simplifies the process of creating and editing citations. Create entire reference lists and generate in-text citations. Download the Zotero plug-in for MS word to insert references and in-text citations directly into your assignments. Note: APA is the citation style used at Assiniboine Community College.

Microsoft Word References (limited support)

ZoteroBib & Zotero

Available to all Assiniboine students and staff, both ZoteroBib and Zotero allow you to quickly generate, edit, and publish an APA Reference list. They will take care of:

punctuation
alphabetization
and formatting

This saves you time to do other work!

Zotero also helps you keep notes about your references.

Learn more about ZoteroBib and Zotero by looking at the other pages in this guide.

ZoteroBib Features

No account or software installation required
Export your reference list in various formats including Word (RTF)
Copy in-text citations, including page numbers, which can be pasted into your document
Create a link that allows you to access and edit the references later

Zotero Features

Zotero Desktop Application
The Zotero desktop application must be installed in order to use all features including the Connector and Word plug-in.
Zotero Web Browser Extension
Allows you to save to Zotero directly from your web browser.
Zotero plug-in for MS Word
Insert your Zotero reference lists and in-text citations directly into your assignment in Word.
The Zotero desktop application must be installed and open in order to use the MS Word plugin.
Add references by identifier
Use ISBNs, DOIs, PubMed IDs, and more to quickly add references to your Zotero list.
Download available full-text PDF sources
By using the web browser extension, Zotero will import the full-text PDF of a source if it's available. This means you can read articles directly in Zotero.
Add notes to your sources
Make notes on your sources directly in Zotero's PDF viewer. These notes can then be added to your assignment using the plug-in for MS Word, complete with proper citations.